Influence of overstory density on ecophysiology of red oak (Quercus rubra) and sugar maple (Acer saccharum) seedlings in central Ontario shelterwoods

William C. Parker; Daniel C. C. Dey

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Influence of overstory density on ecophysiology of red oak (Quercus rubra) and sugar maple (Acer saccharum) seedlings in central Ontario shelterwoods

Informally Refereed

Authors:

William C. Parker, Daniel C. C. Dey

Year:

2008

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Tree Physiology. 28: 797?804.

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Abstract

A field experiment was established in a secondgrowth hardwood forest dominated by red oak (Quercus rubra L.) to examine the effects of shelterwood overstory density on leaf gas exchange and seedling water status of planted red oak, naturally regenerated red oak and sugar maple (Acer saccharum Marsh.) seedlings during the first growing season following harvest.

Keywords

carbon isotope ratio, leaf conductance, oak regeneration, photosynthesis, water relation

Citation

Parker, William C.; Dey, Daniel C. 2008. Influence of overstory density on ecophysiology of red oak (Quercus rubra) and sugar maple (Acer saccharum) seedlings in central Ontario shelterwoods. Tree Physiology. 28: 797?804.